Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-01-22

equal to the erection OF two. AS both
the Congregational and Methodist de-
nominations offer to give toward the
erection of church of their denomlna-
ton, the question seems to be, which Of
fer to accept. Many have expressed a
wish to have the two societies unite IN the
work, but no action has yet been taken,
A church we need, for use, silent influence
and the looks of the town, and this fact
is being realized by our people. Cannot
our business men take hold OF the mat
ter and call a mass meeting to decide
what can, and better be done?
The first half of January has passed
without repetition of the heavy storms
of last year and the land has received
but little moisture from snow or other
wise A few farmers think that the wheat
and rye is frozen and will be largely a
failure, though their fears are not found
ed upon any investigation they have
made. With this prospect, even, our
people are not discouraged, as most OF
them have small herds, and the weather
has been all that could have been desired
by stock raisers. The mild winter has
also proved great blessing to new set
tiers who failed to secure comfortable
homes before the winter came on, and
who would have suffered greatly had
billiards prevailed as last season.
At the close of services Sunday NOR
ming, the Sunday school prizes (Which
had been delayed by being misdirected)
were presented. Carrie Norton, Allie Nc
Farland, frankie Norton and Bessie Sic
bert won the prizes in the order given.
The first and last each received volume
of Tennyson's poems; little Allie was de-
lighted with doll, and frankie won a
a picture book. At this juncture, AS
sistant Supt. Martin arose. and in a few
appropriate words presented the Supt.
with choice book of poems. for which
thanks were returned. The school now
stands adjourned until April l, I'm less
called together at the request of its Off
GERS and teachers.
Already campers wagons have began
their westward journey, and, as our COM
munity still has openings for new settlers,
we hope some of the marching army will
make their permanent headquarters here.
There are very few, if any, free govern
ment claims in this vicinity, but instead,
parties wishing western homes can find
opportunities to purchase improved quar-
ter sections of land very reasonable, the
being sold, in some cases,
for less than they could be made. Our
town has not yet reached it's limit of
growth, and offers a good opening for
business men. With the natural increase
of spring travel another hotel will be a
positive necessity, our only one now very
often proving insufficient to accommodate
all who seek it's shelter. But, as it is
kept equal to the much higher priced
ones of the east, only person of expert
ence and executive ability would succeed
in competition with it. To such per-
sen, with capital to erect and conduct a
a good hotel, Collyer offers an opportuni-
ty rarely met with. "A full line of hard
ware is also desired by some of our citi- |
zens, as builders hardware and some of
the greatest kitchen necessities are only |
at present. A timer and |
shoe maker, or shOe-mender, would find |
work here. Our natural resources are, as
yet, undeveloped, but there are indica-
lions of coal along the Saline river, as
also the Smoky. Sand, of different quail |
tiles, and in large quantities, is found; |
lime, btoh hard and easily Stacked; moss |
agate of different colors, an inferior quail |
ity of jasper and other stones crop out
from many cliffs, while building stone is
found both north and south of town. In
addition to the opportunities to obtain
homes heretofore given, there are many
pieces of decided land, both improved and
which can be secured at
rates. Further information
will be cheerfully furnished, if stamp
is enclosed, by the
WORLDS CORRESPONDENT,
Collyer, Kansas.